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Xcite's Award-Winning Mini Rocks Returns for 2026 – Be Part of the Change in Our Community.
Following the success of our 2025 event, we’re excited to announce that our award-winning Mini Rocks Family Fitness Challenge is back on Sunday 17th May 2026 at Xcite Bathgate — and we would love to invite you to be part of it. Mini Rocks is the celebration event of our Family Fitness programme, where families work together over several weeks to improve their fitness, confidence and teamwork. The final event brings children aged 8–11 together with their parents to take on 8
WL Chamber
2 days ago2 min read
EU Export Masterclass
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Scottish Office, is hosting a two day international masterclass on trade with the EU. In partnership with the Scotland Office, you are invited to a two-day masterclass focused on European export readiness, featuring insights from sector bodies and trade specialists. delegates can pick and choose which session to attend over the two days. These sessions combine practical guidance on customs, regulatory compliance, product
WL Chamber
Feb 181 min read
CSSG primed for growth with landmark appointment
C apital Service Solutions Group (CSSG ), the West Lothian-based specialist cleaning company, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of its first head of HSEQ and Facilities Management. Lawrence Curran joins the award-winning firm from a similar position at veterinary services company Linnaeus. A former facilities manager at South Lanarkshire Council, he brings a wealth of experience to the new role as CSSG prepares for its next phase of growth with
WL Chamber
Feb 172 min read
When you’re inside the jar, you can’t read the label: Brand Satellite’s guided brand-creation experience helps independent consultants step back, gain clarity and move forward with confidence
Independent coaches and consultants are often highly capable, experienced and committed, yet many quietly struggle to articulate what makes them distinctive, valuable and relevant in a crowded market. Running your own consultancy is an inherently solitary experience. You are inside the business every day – delivering work, solving problems, adapting to client needs – while carrying the strategic thinking alone. Over time, this makes it difficult to see your business clearly
WL Chamber Member
Feb 122 min read
Harper Macleod launches Natural Futures Digital Digest
Law firm Harper Macleod has launched its Natural Futures Digital Digest, a three-day online series running from 24–26 February, created to explore the key legal, commercial and community issues shaping Scotland’s transition towards net zero. As Scotland continues its journey to a more sustainable future, sharing practical, sector wide insights has never been more important. The Digital Digest has been developed to bring together focused expertise on the opportunities and chal
WL Chamber Member
Feb 111 min read
SCC bolsters board with senior business leaders
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has announced three senior appointments to its board of directors, strengthening its leadership team ahead of a critical year for Scotland’s businesses. Travel and tourism chief Jacqueline Dobson, President of Barrhead Travel and Internova Travel Group’s leisure division, steps up from her role as SCC director to become Vice President, alongside the current VP Doug Smith, a consultant with CBRE. Liz McAreavey, chief executive of Edi
Scottish Chambers Of Commerce
Jan 283 min read
Digital experts mark 45-year anniversary of international treaty on data privacy with call to take control
Every day we share a huge amount of personal data via our computers, phones, smartwatches, household smart speakers and cars. From our browser behaviour, purchases and preferences to our GPS location, health and biometric statistics. Now, exactly 45 years since the first legally binding international treaty on data privacy was signed, the digital experts at West Lothian’s Workflo Solutions are calling on individuals and businesses everywhere to take control of their data. Si
WL Chamber Member
Jan 272 min read
🎩 S.M.I.L.E Charity Ball 2026 ✨Get Involved!
An evening to remember – all in support of young people’s mental health 📍 Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club , Kirknewton, Edinburgh 📅 Saturday 9th May 2026 ⏰ From 6.00pm onwards ✨ What to expect: 👔 Black-tie / dress to impress 🥂 Welcome drink on arrival 🍽 Three-course meal 🎶 Evening entertainment with a DJ 🎟 Tickets & Tables: 💷 £95 per person 👥 Full table of 10 guests – 10% discount (first 10 tables only) 💛 Why this matters Demand for our services continues to grow 📈
WL Chamber Member
Jan 272 min read
Win Your Dream Kitchen- Team Jak
Enter for your chance to win a kitchen valued at £30,000, Kindly donated by Creative Homes Scotland. Click here to enter. About Team Jak Team Jak provides emotional, social and practical support to children and young people with cancer, their families, friends, and those bereaved. Learn more, click here.
WL Chamber Member
Jan 271 min read
Scottish Chambers of Commerce appoints new Chief Executive
The Board of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has appointed Mr Charandeep Singh BEM as its new Chief Executive. Following a UK-wide recruitment process led by SCC President Rodney Ayre, Mr Singh was the unanimous choice of the SCC Board to take over from Dr Liz Cameron CBE, who is stepping down after 21 years. He will officially begin as CEO on 1st February 2026, signalling an exciting new era for the national business network and its 12,000 members. Key priorities for
Scottish Chambers Of Commerce
Jan 213 min read
Scottish Chambers of Commerce praises glimmer of hope in Scottish Budget but calls for more support
Scottish Chambers of Commerce has said that businesses can take heart from today’s Holyrood Budget, which offered firms immediate relief from rising cost pressures. It welcomed measures such as NDR relief, changes to income tax, investment in infrastructure resilience and funding for skills and training but called for more support and ambition to protect business and deliver economic growth. Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of SCC, said: “In December, SCC called for the S
Scottish Chambers Of Commerce
Jan 143 min read
SCC calls for growth-focussed Budget as latest quarterly economic survey reveals business confidence at new low
On the eve of the Scottish Budget, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s latest quarterly economic survey reveals a business community increasingly pessimistic about growth prospects. Read the full report below: The SCC’s survey of over 550 businesses between 10 November and 8 December, produced in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, shows that confidence dipped again in the final quarter of 2025 to its lowest point of the year. For the first time in three years,
WL Chamber
Jan 123 min read
SCC: “Rates revaluations will push our members to the brink”
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has warned that sharp business rate increases due to take effect this April will push otherwise viable businesses of all sizes, in every part of Scotland, “to the brink.” Businesses across every sector and region are facing rate bills several times higher than their current liabilities, following the latest revaluation. SCC is sounding the alarm amid an outcry from its membership, who are clear that the scale and speed of these increases leav
Scottish Chambers Of Commerce
Jan 122 min read
65% rise in Self Assessment payments via the HMRC app
Almost 340,000 Self Assessment filers have already paid their tax bill using the HMRC app. It is quick and easy to pay via the HMRC app and set up payment reminders. Taxpayers need to file their tax return and pay tax they owe by 31 January. The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax bill has increased by nearly 65 percent. Almost 340,000 people have used the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax since 6 April 2025, an increase of 132,788 peo
WL Chamber
Jan 123 min read
Business Excellence Awards 2025
The cream of local businesses have been recognised at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards 2025. More than 150 guests, including local MP Kirsteen Sullivan and MSP Fiona Hyslop, attended the glittering ceremony at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, where Capital Service Solutions Group was voted Best Business of the Year. The firm delivers services across Scotland and England from its West Lothian HQ, where they employ more than 170 local staff s
WL Chamber
Dec 3, 20253 min read
Be a Santa to a Senior this Christmas
Local home care company Home Instead is delighted to launch its much-loved Christmas gift-giving initiative, Be a Santa, returning once again to bring festive cheer to older people across West Lothian who may otherwise spend the season alone. Since its launch in 2020, the campaign has grown year on year, and to date Home Instead – working closely with local charities, community groups, and partners – has donated gifts to over 1,700 elderly people across West Lothian, ensuring
WL Chamber
Dec 3, 20252 min read
“Nationally significant” cyber incidents are increasing at an alarming rate
Five key takeaways from the NCSC Annual Review and what they mean for your business. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has just released its 2025 Annual Review and the findings within this 100-page document make for an alarming read. One of the starkest takeaways from the 2025 NCSC Annual Review is the scale of the cyber incidents the organisation handled this year. Between September 2024 and August 2025 there were 204 “nationally significant” cyber incidents – an inc
WL Chamber
Nov 5, 20252 min read
SCC- Migration Snap Poll
Scottish businesses continue to raise concerns about the impact of new migration rules, from recruitment challenges to future workforce planning. We’re running a short snap poll to better understand how migration is impacting employers across Scotland. If your business employs international workers, we want to hear from you. Just a few minutes of your time could help us shape future migration policy. Tell us about your experience in our Migration Snap Poll. Complete the Snap
Scottish Chambers Of Commerce
Oct 21, 20251 min read
“Time to Pay Up for West Lothian Businesses,”says MP Gregor Poynton
MP for the Livingston constituency, Gregor Poynton MP has launched a campaign to stop small businesses being choked by late payments. Small businesses across West Lothian are being urged to speak up on the scourge of late payments by their MP. Gregor Poynton MP, who represents the Livingston constituency, has launched a campaign for new laws to ensure that small businesses are paid in time and wants to hear the experience of local entrepreneurs who have suffered at the hands
WL Chamber
Oct 13, 20252 min read
Pressure Mounting On Scottish Firms Ahead of UK Budget
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator shows pressure mounting on Scottish firms, with rising costs, declining investment and faltering confidence undermining growth. The survey of 440 Scottish businesses, produced in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, found labour costs and concern over tax continues to impact more than seven in ten firms. Key findings include: · Business Confidence Declining: four out of the five main se
Scottish Chambers Of Commerce
Oct 9, 20254 min read
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